Tag: Basil

Wondering what to do with all those tomatoes and bell peppers you harvested from your garden or found in your CSA box? Here’s a simple recipe adapted from one of our regular customers. Thanks for the idea, Kenya!

Remove tops, membranes and seeds from peppers. In a medium bowl, mix together garlic, basil, pre-cooked quinoa/couscous, onion, cheese, and tomatoes. Pour broth in the bottom of the slow cooker and place peppers with the filled sides up in the cooker. Top with ground black pepper and more cheese.

Cook for three to three and half hours on high in a slow cooker or 6 to six and half hours on low in a slow cooker.

If you are like many of our customers, you often look at a vegetable and think, “What can I do with this?” Oftentimes this way of thinking can limit your interest in trying new things as cooking with different foods can seem overwhelming. Below is a tasty AND simple recipe for eggplant, using seasonal ingredients.

Red Wine Vinegar (or may I suggest one of the delicious Bombolini vinegars)

Paprika

Salt & pepper to tasteDetails:

Slice eggplant long ways and lightly brush with olive oil. Place eggplant halves on barbecue over low heat with the lid on. Grill until desired tenderness. Work additional olive oil over the chopped basil and greens. The oil helps keep the basil from discoloring. Once the greens are coated, drizzle with vinegar. It will bead up nicely and offer tiny tart hints of flavor. Put all toppings on pizza and enjoy!

In reply to Betty Saxman. Hi Betty -- I am so sorry that I am just seeing your message now. We have weekly pickup at our CSA Market, and BW at the Surreywood drop on Midlothian turnpike behind Fresh to Frozen. Let me know if I can help you more -- our email for the […]